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Raid on a Sand-Swallow Colony - "How Many Eggs?"

Lagarde after Winslow Homer

National Gallery of Art

This drawing features a sandy cliff with birds flying around. The scene depicts a sandy embankment and various birds in flight around the cliff face. The ground is textured with markings, and grasses and foliage are present. Shadow work suggests a three-dimensional quality to the earth.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1874
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
3441 × 5064 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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